Ananke

"Once again, we return."

- Ananke as the end of the 1923 Recurrence

Ananke is an enigmatic figure connected to the Pantheon, serving as instructor and guide for the gods. She first appeared at Issue 1, and was based upon the Ancient Greek personification of necessity.

Before 1923 Recurrence
Ananke has been a part of the recurrence since its start. She was present at the first recurrence in which the gods defeated the darkness, but their success was destroyed when the next generation were unable to repeat this act. She was also present at the second successful recurrence, at which she sacrificed her powers of inspiration in order to live on and instruct future generations of gods.

1923 Recurrence
On December 31 1923, Ananke is present at a meeting of the final four gods of the recurrence: Minerva, Baal, Amaterasu and Susanoo. After confirming there will be no more gospel, she tells them she loves them and will miss them, and leaves, as they explode the building, killing themselves. Standing nearby the remains of the mansion they were in, the old woman nods, and says "Once again, we return.". (Issue 1)

The Faust Act
Just before being taken to prison for murdering Judge Holmes, Lucifer asks Amaterasu to find Ananke and ask for help, claiming she didn't do it. (Issue 2)

Powers
Ananke's powers have yet to be explored in The Wicked + The Divine.

Appearances

 * The Faust Act
 * Issue 1

Trivia

 * No trivia.